I agree that pornography is bad and would taint a child's mind... but I
also think a kid walking down the street and seeing a person openly carrying a
gun would be distressing as well... why can't the same logic used with the
negative effects of one 'thing' be applied to other
'things'?

No child could ever be distressed at seeing a gun, unless
they are taught to think and act that way.

IE indoctrination.

A child seeing pornography is effected by destroying their natural
innocence, and permanently affecting a mind that is not prepared for such adult
things, and affecting a person that can not handle such adult feelings, and
negatively affects their view of the opposite sex and their ability to have
healthy view and understanding of sexual relationships.

Yes, this is indeed a SMALL stand against pornography! A disgustingly SMALL
stand. Our lawmakers show disturbing UNDERESTIMATION of the disastrous effects
of porn on the brain. Even a glimpse into research shows porn as destructive to
selfless reasoning as chemical imbalance as hard core drugs. Get a grip people!